“The Enclave is perfect for a SUV vehicle to have room for 6 people when you need to, but with 3rd row seats down, plenty of room for just me to drive around town and use that extra space for shopping, etc.”
2022 Buick Enclave: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2022 Buick Enclave gets a meaningful mid-cycle refresh led by updated front and rear styling and a broader set of standard safety features. It also gains a redesigned center console and easier wireless phone integration.
About the 2022 Buick Enclave
2nd generation (2018-2024), mid-cycle refresh year.
Buick positions the Enclave as a premium three-row family SUV that puts quiet comfort, passenger space, and easy road-trip use ahead of sporty handling. Its big draw is giving shoppers a roomy, near-luxury cabin, a smooth V6, and a long list of convenience and safety features without moving into traditional luxury-brand pricing. In Buick’s messaging, the Enclave is about first-class comfort, useful technology, and family versatility wrapped in a softer, more upscale look.
The Enclave comes in three trims for 2022. Essence is a well-equipped family-focused entry with three rows, leather seating, and a quiet cabin; Premium adds navigation, a Bose audio system, a head-up display, and a 360-degree camera; Avenir tops the range with quilted leather, a moonroof, and adaptive cruise control.
What changed, by category
Styling
The front end, grille, rear styling, and lighting were refreshed. Inside, Buick redesigned the center console and replaced the conventional gear selector with push-button transmission controls.
Safety
Buick Driver Confidence Plus became standard on every trim, adding features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping help, blind-zone monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control and enhanced automatic emergency braking became standard on Avenir.
Tech
Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless phone charging became standard across the lineup. Premium gained standard navigation and a 360-degree camera, while its heated steering wheel changed from standard to optional.
2022 Buick Enclave specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 97.4 cu-ft | 97.4 cu-ft | 97.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Massage Front Seat | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2022 and 2021 Buick Enclave?
The main difference is a mid-cycle refresh with updated front and rear styling. The 2022 Enclave also has more standard safety technology, a redesigned center console with push-button transmission controls, and standard wireless phone integration.
Which trims does the 2022 Buick Enclave have?
The 2022 Buick Enclave comes in Essence, Premium, and Avenir trims. The former Preferred base trim was dropped, making Essence the entry point to the lineup.
Are the 2022 Buick Enclave's main safety features standard?
Yes. Buick Driver Confidence Plus is standard on every 2022 Enclave, bringing automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping help, forward collision alert, blind-zone monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and other driver-assistance features to the full lineup.
Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard across the 2022 Enclave lineup, along with wireless phone charging.
What extra features became standard on the 2022 Enclave Premium and Avenir?
Premium gained standard navigation and a 360-degree camera, while Avenir gained standard adaptive cruise control and enhanced automatic emergency braking. Premium's heated steering wheel changed from standard to optional.
2022 Buick Enclave Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Buick Enclave.
4.3
2022 Buick Enclave
(101 reviews)
“If you are looking for a family car, the Buick Enclave is worth the consideration. It has the bells and whistles that are helpful for comfort with a family car and the roominess that make the best comfort for a family.”
“It is a great vehicle, well built has a lot of safety features. I love the way it look and handles.”
Sources
- news.buick.com — 2021 / Jun / 0603 Enclave
- news.buick.com — Enclave / 2022 / Buick Enclave Infographic
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / GMBE22CT000FO 2022 Enclave Specifications 33022
- buick.com — Download Catalog / 02 Pdfs / 2021 Buick Enclave Brochure
- media.buick.com — Enclave / 2023 / 2023 Buick Enclave 042222